The long, sharp, blade-like canines found in many extinct predators evolved at least five times throughout history.
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Evans EvoMorph Laboratory, Monash University
The researchers found tooth shape varied, depending on the types of food a carnivore regularly bites into – in much the same way we choose a kitchen knife depending on what we’re cutting up.
Tassie devils are notorious scavengers, eating everything from echidnas to stranded whales. Understanding how their teeth wear down can help us feed and protect captive populations.
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